Gain momentum for Region 9 tournament

1:36 AM,
May 8, 2013

Pine View's Pete Neve takes a shot against Dixie at Pine View High on Tuesday.

Written by

John Renshaw
| jrenshaw@thespectrum.com

Dixie High tennis entered its regular season finale with hopes of building momentum for this weekend's Region 9 tournament in Cedar City.

The Flyers accomplished their mission Tuesday with a 5-0 win at Pine View.

"It's been a different year than I've ever had to deal with as far as injuries," Dixie coach Eric Christensen said. "We've had four varsity players dealing with major injuries (back, elbow, foot, and season-ending wrist surgery). While that has been a problem when it comes to building chemistry in doubles, it has also given some other players a chance to shine in a varsity setting. ...